The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-09-24

Der, and long ago promised
myself you should be nv wife.
That promise must be kept, in justice
TO myself
'sYou mock mel" she said with 4
touch OF anger in her pure tones.
I"fou have no right to persecute me
with a suit so distasteful to me.
Again tell you, ! can never care for
you"
This time she gave him no oppor-
tunity TO reply; moving swiftly from
his side. she went from the room. and
left him TO brood ever what he con
sidered her obstinate refusal.
Il can't give her up" he thought,
his grey eyes staring almost fiercely
at the beds OF primroses and hyacinths
in the garden beneath the window.
"My heart is set on winning her, and
II could only get that fellow out Of
her head, she'd come To me soon
enough. Confound him. / wish TO
goodness | could show her some proof
OF his death. Perhaps Uncle Bert
will be able TO bring her 10 her senses
If only he wouldn't lose his temper
She mustn't be worried too much about
H."
OF late Cuthbert Clyde has been
troubled with falling health, and know
ing that he suffered from some all
ment of the heart, De Courcy shsank
from agitating him with fresh details
of Madoline's persistent defiance Of
his wishes.
He was not prepared for the shock
near at hand. Hardly had he made
up his mind TO seek his uncle before
he was met by one Of the servants
who rushed towards him with wild
disregard of all ceremony.
"Oh, sirl Come quickw she gasped,
the tears coursing down her cheeks;
II fear masters dead"
DE Courcy staggered as though he
had been shot; and then, pulling his
senses together, as it were, followed
the woman across the hall 10 a room
where Clyde usually read his morning
papers.
The sunlight streamed brightly in
through one of the windows, and fell
on the outstretched form of Cuthbert
Clyde, lying motionless on a couch.
one had hanging helplessly at his side;
the other clutched convulsivcly on his
breast.
Lucine gave quick comprehensive
look at the gastly face. and then, quick
as thought, he snatched dccanter
from the sideboard, and pouring some
brandy into glass, forced some be-
tween the rigid lips.
lit is only swoon," he said, adj
dressing Mrs. DE Courcy, who was
moaning helplessly as she watched mis-
movements. HE will recover direct
ly. Has anybody gone for doctorg'
ayes; but he can't get here in less
than an hour. What can we dor"
II have hope; he will better soon,"
I.ucian replied assuringly. "Give me
pillows, SO that can change his posi-
ton"
They obeyed him; and before long
they had the satisfaction of seeing a
tremor of life Tit over the pallid fea.
lures, and Cuthbert Clyde slowly re-
covered consciousness.
The first word he uttered was Mad
dimes name.
Up to the present moment nobody
had missed her presence. Now one OF
the maids hurried 20 the room of
Clyde's daughter. and told her of the
scene that had just taken place.
"Why did no one call me?" Mado-
line asked AS she passed swiftly down
the stairway TO where her father lay.
IL should not have been kept in igno-
rance of what was going on!
Lucian met her at the door, and led
her up TO the sofa.
II think the danger Is over. he muir
INJURED, wondering at the chill compos.
ure on her pale face. Fortunately
was at hand 60 do what was necessary
He is still asking for you"
without needing his words, Madeline
bent over the PROSTATE man.
Dad" she said softly, IL am here
What can do for you:"
He opened his eyes slowly, and
fixed them dimly upon her.
Become Lucien's wife," he NUT.
tered, with a suddenness that sent
a cold pang 10 her heart. my
life is broken up; / may be taken
Mt any moment; and want Lucien to
look after my land--you TO have a
protector against-against the man
who has ruined your happiness. II
must be settled; I have made my will
SO; and the marriage must take place
without delay"
He paused, and drew his breath with
dnicuIty.
In his weakened state the effort Il